Runway Calculator
Calculate how many months of runway your business has left based on your current cash balance and monthly burn rate.
$20,000
Monthly burn
12.5
Months of runway
Aug 2027
Estimated out of cash
Runway assumes revenue and expenses stay constant at their current monthly figures. Update the numbers regularly as your actual burn rate changes to keep this estimate accurate.
About the Runway Calculator
A runway calculator shows how many months a business can operate before running out of cash, based on its current balance and monthly burn rate, a key metric for startups and small businesses.
How to use
1
Enter your current cash balance.
2
Enter your average monthly revenue and monthly expenses.
3
View your monthly burn rate and how many months of runway remain.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'burn rate' mean?
Burn rate is how much more cash a business spends than it brings in each month. A positive burn rate means the cash balance is shrinking over time.
What should I do once I know my runway?
Runway is a planning input, commonly used to decide when to raise additional funding, cut costs, or focus on increasing revenue before cash runs out.
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